@@vitoldwisniewski Of course but again you miss the point. Why put an unknown on TV in the USA? It's not a question of getting him, it's whether or not it would be worth it for an American audience.
@@vitoldwisniewski Uhh..no. The way to get him exposure in the USA is by importing what he's best known for, not having him play a bit part in a puppet variety show. Audiences would be baffled.
@@vitoldwisniewski You're not really all that bright, are you? Audiences would be baffled because in the USA they'd have no idea who Inman was in 1976.
jim thinging being the frog would crazy part? and him being out done the even crazier over geust on the show "this feel, ness a Basil Brush ending? BOOM, BOOM, rest in piece, most the time inaserdent did harf of what was being said ? :-)
@@theabristlebroom4378 simply look for a Hercule Poirot movie with Peter Ustinov as Poirot. Dame Maggie didn't change much in 30 some years, either, but roddy McDowel looks really fresh faced in it. also reccomended from the same era (and AUTHOR) is The Mirror Cracked with Angela Landsbury as Miss Marple right before she switched to playing expy Jessica Fletcher. you can also catch Liz Talor as the victim!
Awesome Sketch! Kermit always makes me smile and John Inman was such a comedic talent, fun fact worked in men's wear in real life before he starred as Mister Humpries in Are You Being Served; I also heard he based Humpries 'walk' off one of his former Co Workers.
It was our loss and the UK's gain when none of the American networks would produce The Muppet Show and they had to go overseas to do it. We could have had all these talk show and variety show appearances the British shows got while they were over there! But at least we get to see them now.
My favourite bits on Sesame Street was when Kermit would interview fairy story characters for the news. A few ad libs over the heads of kids and aimed at parents got through.
The muppet movie is hilarious - even today. A Frog and a Bear (driving a Studebaker)....look for the Fork in the road.....) "Movin' Right Along" and "Rainbow Connection"....can't get better than that.
Kermit ka-poofed into a princess, I didn't see that one coming! 😂🤣 Loved it! I was genuinely saddened when Jim Henson passed away. Also when Jonh Inman left us. The Muppet Show and Are You Being Served were two of my favorite shows. Mr. Humphries, and everyone at Grace Brothers are truly missed! Rest in Peace, one and all.
@@kathp6689 - He was Sesame Street News' roving news reporter and he also did a lot of sections talking to little kids because he was good with kids. He was much more caustic when he went on the adult talk shows though.
@@kathp6689 Kermit was on Sesame St BEFORE the Muppet Show. He was one of the first characters introduced on the earlier seasons of Sesame St. (and they are all "muppets" - on Sesame, Fraggle Rock and the Muppet Show - Jim Henson's creations). ua-cam.com/video/RBDrSuKvfAM/v-deo.html. The news flash segment, hosted by "Kermit the reporter". Probably on Sesame way before the Muppet show.
@@kathp6689 LOL I can see you didn't grow up watching Sesame Street. Kermit WAS most definitely on Sesame Street, and he had an attitude there too! "Hi, ho, it's Kermit the Frog with another fast-breaking news story!"
Love him, love him, love him. Such a funny man. And by all accounts a very nice one. Just bought the first 4 seasons of AYBS on dvd. Loving the memories.
At the time Des' chat show was called Des O'Connor Entertains and was made by ATV, who were also making The Muppet Show. Des' later chat shows always had a genuine live audience, but I don't know if Des O'Connor Entertains did.
1976? Where was this hiding, I thought to myself, since YT, as weird as it is, sometimes drags up old things for the recommended lists. I'm glad it did for this one, with CBT (oh, that does not appear well chosen) only active for a few months, and 1070 subscribers (23K views) but hopefully he/they will keep active.
Inman was my mums neighbour for about 30 years in Maida Vale,West London,we used to see him in the street all the time,and he was always dressed just like this,but in a blue blazer with white polo neck instead of this brown.beige combo.
My God the art of the double entendre is lost these days. So funny! Inman (shirley he choose that name as the ultimate DE?) plays the 'straight man' here to perfection.
I've never seen this interview, but knew John Inman was never on The Muppet Show as a guest (Imagine the possibilities of 70s Britcoms, Dads Army, or Carry On with the Muppets). Sure hope there's more segments like this in the archives, as I was grinning from beginning to end and gagged on my dinner at the final surprise that I shan't spoil for you!!
It's great the things that animal experts do these days with animal training. To actually get a frog to talk is an amazing break through. We can learn so much from animals.
random aside, but... thank you, PBS, for introducing us Yanks to the brilliance that is classic Britcoms. when i was a kid, i used to stay up late on Fridays and Saturdays, just to watch a bunch of British shows that were before my time. Are You Being Served was probably my favorite of the bunch.
That clip is as old as I am! Three legends there on that sofa, all sadly missed. Well, two on, one behind! Kermit's still with us, in the foam, thankfully. Got to be the oldest living frog! 🐸
Did "top" mean back then what we know it means today? I know Polari was not as common in the 70s so did 'top' and 'bottom' take on new meaning from the waning of polari at about that time?
RIP Jim Henson and John Inman
What, no RIP for Des? That's cold.
Wasn't Kermit lucky back then he had Jim Henson 🙏🙏, hand up his Butt not Schofield 😮😂
And R.I.P. Des O'Connor.
"Were you always bent" *pauses to take a breath* "on a showbiz career?"
😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
You’re supposed to Top him…
I think you missed a lot of these..
Also known to do some camping
"I was in Aladdin"
@@StixFerryMan As camp as a row of tents is the expression.
Shame John Inman never appeared on The Muppet Show. That would have been a lot of fun.
@@vitoldwisniewski Did anyone in the USA have any idea who Inman was in 1976 before PBS started importing Britcoms?
@@vitoldwisniewski Point being, if nobody knows who he is in the USA, it's a waste of money, not an opportunity....
@@vitoldwisniewski Of course but again you miss the point. Why put an unknown on TV in the USA? It's not a question of getting him, it's whether or not it would be worth it for an American audience.
@@vitoldwisniewski Uhh..no. The way to get him exposure in the USA is by importing what he's best known for, not having him play a bit part in a puppet variety show. Audiences would be baffled.
@@vitoldwisniewski You're not really all that bright, are you? Audiences would be baffled because in the USA they'd have no idea who Inman was in 1976.
Kermit’s facial expressions are hilarious.
jim thinging being the frog would crazy part? and him being out done the even crazier over geust on the show "this feel, ness a Basil Brush ending? BOOM, BOOM, rest in piece, most the time inaserdent did harf of what was being said ? :-)
@@dh2032 English please.
@@dh2032 You havin' a stroke there, bud?
I wish John Inman had made a movie with Maggie Smith.
you'll have to settle for Roddy McDowel in "evil under the sun", who's playing a theater producer in full limp wristed pouf mode.
@anonymuswere Thank-you! I will go look for this!!!
@@theabristlebroom4378 simply look for a Hercule Poirot movie with Peter Ustinov as Poirot. Dame Maggie didn't change much in 30 some years, either, but roddy McDowel looks really fresh faced in it. also reccomended from the same era (and AUTHOR) is The Mirror Cracked with Angela Landsbury as Miss Marple right before she switched to playing expy Jessica Fletcher. you can also catch Liz Talor as the victim!
Ooohhh! What a wonderful idea that would have been!
I would've waited in line to see that
"You play straight some of the time and then you're supposed to top him." 🤣 Naughtiest thing I have ever heard Kermit say.
How?
I love Kermit ❤️
John Inman: "He talks!" 😄😄
Awesome Sketch! Kermit always makes me smile and John Inman was such a comedic talent, fun fact worked in men's wear in real life before he starred as Mister Humpries in Are You Being Served; I also heard he based Humpries 'walk' off one of his former Co Workers.
Oh how I adored John Inman😁♥️🌟
I have never seen this sketch before! This is fabulous!
As a Yankee who appreciates British comedy, this is gold.
It was our loss and the UK's gain when none of the American networks would produce The Muppet Show and they had to go overseas to do it. We could have had all these talk show and variety show appearances the British shows got while they were over there! But at least we get to see them now.
Not sure the guys knew what to do with ‘you’re supposed to top him.” 😅😅😅😅😅
In ‘76, 99% of the general population would not have gotten the reference
I think everyone got it, but it was lame.
@@davidpar2you'd be surprised
Back in the days when humour could be naughty without being crude.
@@david-pb4biSo, you didn’t get it then.
Adult humor Kermit. The puppeteer was great with his facial expressions.
Jim Henson.
You mean Kermit wasn’t a real frog??😬😬😬😂😂.
@@neilwaldock6272 Autistic, like I am. No wonder I loved Sesame Street.
My favourite bits on Sesame Street was when Kermit would interview fairy story characters for the news. A few ad libs over the heads of kids and aimed at parents got through.
@@brianedwards7142 I know a young lady with ten brothers and sisters.
I joke that her mum IS the old woman who lived in a shoe.
First time I've seen this. I love both John Inman an Kermit.
"I like Frogs. Especially Frog's Legs."
KERMIT: "is that supposed to be funny? It's NOT. I still miss Uncle Milo after all these years!"
The muppet movie is hilarious - even today. A Frog and a Bear (driving a Studebaker)....look for the Fork in the road.....) "Movin' Right Along" and "Rainbow Connection"....can't get better than that.
Why have I never seen this before.??? It's the best 5mins ever.. John Inman and Kermit the Frog - Brilliant piece.. Thank you for sharing...
Kermit is adorable. Especially his reaction to pantomime "you take kids to see this?"😂
Boy - was Kermit in a cantankerous mood that day.
He really didn't like it when people were racist about frogs and he felt the need to assert his authority I think.
Nobody insults the executive producer.
before the Muppet Movie Kermit was usually in a mood
how have I never seen this? I love John Inman are you being served was one of my favorite Britcoms,,,,the wordplay in this was really cheeky and fun.
John Inman would've made an AMAZING Muppet Show guest star
Absolutely! His charm and comedic timing was brilliant!
Or the Muppets guest star on Are You Being Served?
@@theatergeek82Ending with a brawl between Piggy and Slocombe.
@@minicle426 I could picture Sam the Eagle having a conversation with Captain Peacock
Kermit ka-poofed into a princess, I didn't see that one coming! 😂🤣 Loved it! I was genuinely saddened when Jim Henson passed away. Also when Jonh Inman left us. The Muppet Show and Are You Being Served were two of my favorite shows. Mr. Humphries, and everyone at Grace Brothers are truly missed! Rest in Peace, one and all.
I thought he was going to change into Miss Piggy.
THAT, would’ve had me gasping with laughter!
And we are unnannymous in that!
@@julienielsen3746would’ve been hilarious, but I think she was voiced by Frank Oz and he may not have been available.
You should have ended your comment with, "You've all done very well!"
Kermit with an attitude when he’s away from Sesame Street! Love him throwing shade!!
He was never on Sesame Street. He was a Muppet.
Confirmed by Google: “Kermit was one of the original main Muppet characters on Sesame Street.” 🤓
@@kathp6689 - He was Sesame Street News' roving news reporter and he also did a lot of sections talking to little kids because he was good with kids. He was much more caustic when he went on the adult talk shows though.
@@kathp6689 Kermit was on Sesame St BEFORE the Muppet Show. He was one of the first characters introduced on the earlier seasons of Sesame St. (and they are all "muppets" - on Sesame, Fraggle Rock and the Muppet Show - Jim Henson's creations).
ua-cam.com/video/RBDrSuKvfAM/v-deo.html. The news flash segment, hosted by "Kermit the reporter". Probably on Sesame way before the Muppet show.
@@kathp6689 LOL I can see you didn't grow up watching Sesame Street. Kermit WAS most definitely on Sesame Street, and he had an attitude there too! "Hi, ho, it's Kermit the Frog with another fast-breaking news story!"
Brilliant! after a real crap night, at last I found something really nice. Thanks for posting! And thanks to Des and John, 2 fabulous guys!!
Chin up... better days to ya. 😘
Oh, GOD! I love "The Muppet Show" and "Are You Being Served?" This is the best of both worlds.
Omg, thank you for this upload. Two great actors of my childhood (The Muppets and Are You Being Served). I didn't even know they had met each other!
Brilliant comedy. Thanks for posting this!
"Were you always BENT on a showbiz career?"
Des knew exactly what he was doing.
It was scripted
Love him, love him, love him. Such a funny man. And by all accounts a very nice one. Just bought the first 4 seasons of AYBS on dvd. Loving the memories.
The Christmas episode with the naughty Santa always cracks me up. John's reaction to "have I got surprise for you little boy" is priceless
The laugh track sounds the same as the one used on the Muppet Show, I'm guessing that this was made in house to promote the launch of the 1st series.
I noticed the very same thing.
At the time Des' chat show was called Des O'Connor Entertains and was made by ATV, who were also making The Muppet Show. Des' later chat shows always had a genuine live audience, but I don't know if Des O'Connor Entertains did.
“I heard he wants to get Aladdin?” “ Don’t we all!”
Are you ‘avin a laugh??
I have loved John Inman and Are You Being Served for years! So cool to see this video clip.
Sure wish they still had entertainment like this these days. So enjoyable!
Being gay is normal now. So, how do you propose to make being gay risque in the 21st century?
Definitely. My nana was fans of both and I still enjoy watching reruns of both. It’s just comforting.
I have "Are you being Served?" on DVD. Watch it a lot!! 😂 John Inam (Mr. Humphries) is my favorite character ❤
As do I, but I'll add Mrs. Slocombe, too.
My favorite is Mr. Lucas. Loved that smartass.
Love Kermit❤
And there will only ever be one John Inman!
Didn’t know he did this! Love John.
A marvellous moment! The greats will always live on.
many many yrs ago John Inman came to Little Rock and I got to meet him..I loved him.
😂😂😂 Kermit is absolutely hilarious!!his facial expressions are brilliant, I love this
You take kids to see this 😂😂😂 brilliant
Kermit's face when understanding pantomime... think we all had that moment of realisation at some point how nuts it all is
😂 😂
Still perfection after all these years😂😂😂
Thank you so much for this!
ARE YOU FREE !!! 💞
"Men's wear" - while answering the phone in a deep voice.
IM FREE !!!
1976? Where was this hiding, I thought to myself, since YT, as weird as it is, sometimes drags up old things for the recommended lists. I'm glad it did for this one, with CBT (oh, that does not appear well chosen) only active for a few months, and 1070 subscribers (23K views) but hopefully he/they will keep active.
it's to bad they did not do a crossovers of the Muppet show and Are you being Served?
That would be some thing.
Mrs. Slocum with Miss Piggy would have been almost too much for the world to handle.
@@buyerbware25 maybe.
Never knew Kermit visited England. Love Are You Being Served. Wish we still had department stores that give you service like that.
The whole muppet show was filmed there, wasn't it?
@remconet Yes it was.
@remconet
Series 1 and 2 were filmed at Elstree Studios, near Watford, which were owned by ATV.
@@anonUKIn Borehamwood, just outside London
The Muppet Show was filmed in England and distributed (here) in America through ITC Entertainment
OMG, I'm old now. Watching this fills me with joy and a longing for the past. 😓
I think they call it melancholy?
I love John Inman! I met him once in San Diego and gave him a kiss on the cheek! This is the Kermit I've seen.
"I know what he's been through..." to a muppet with another guy's hand up his.... 😎
You've got to love the subtlety of British humor 😂
Inman was my mums neighbour for about 30 years in Maida Vale,West London,we used to see him in the street all the time,and he was always dressed just like this,but in a blue blazer with white polo neck instead of this brown.beige combo.
I hope he was pleasant
My God the art of the double entendre is lost these days. So funny! Inman (shirley he choose that name as the ultimate DE?) plays the 'straight man' here to perfection.
😂😂😂. I’m free and love John
That was hilarious brilliant
Omg i never knew he met kermmy!!! This was too funny!!! Are u being servered was my fav show!!! I luv kermmy too🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰
John Inman would’ve been a guest star on The Muppet Show
I don't think the American audience could have handled it, sadly. (I say this as an American myself)
@@weebunny Probably because of his camp humour
That would have been amazing he would have done a fantastic performance
I've never seen this interview, but knew John Inman was never on The Muppet Show as a guest (Imagine the possibilities of 70s Britcoms, Dads Army, or Carry On with the Muppets). Sure hope there's more segments like this in the archives, as I was grinning from beginning to end and gagged on my dinner at the final surprise that I shan't spoil for you!!
“Then you’re supposed to top him!” 😂
John: 2:17 "OH! Oh, God, it talks." 😳
I thought he was going to change into Miss Piggy.
I thought Jim Hensen would pop up as a handsome prince! LOL
That would have been hilarious for sure!
That was sweet. 😃
Lol! He went along with Kermit’s shtick!
Two of our favs, "The Muppet Show" and "Are You Being Served?" still a place in our hearts...
Jim Henson ❤️❤️❤️
I’m freeee!
I'm not free but I'm reasonable [rim shot]😊
I always thought that John Inman and Robin Williams would have made a great duo. Their improv skills would have been great together.
John Inman was Brilliant!!!!!!
I've been looking for clips of this show!
Loved it !
John was class. All. Class.
But he's happy🐸
in joke from g@f
IM FREE!
Hahaha, ooh he is still great!!! 😂😂😂
It's great the things that animal experts do these days with animal training. To actually get a frog to talk is an amazing break through. We can learn so much from animals.
love john inman's voice
"Yes, Kermit. I'M freeeeeeeee!!"
This is wonderful😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
random aside, but... thank you, PBS, for introducing us Yanks to the brilliance that is classic Britcoms. when i was a kid, i used to stay up late on Fridays and Saturdays, just to watch a bunch of British shows that were before my time. Are You Being Served was probably my favorite of the bunch.
Okay, I need to see the rest of this. Perfect.
Talk about being "out" there!!!!
Brilliant 😊😊😊
Lmao. Hilarious, I never expected this. Glorious.
That was amazing. I have no idea how any of them kept their composure.
So funny, just fabulous 😂
Kermit carried this interview
I adore John Inman ever since I saw " Are You Being Served?"
I had no idea this existed. I love it!
The gay innuendos are dripping. 😆
Happy times, entertainment that was actually intelligent and fun.😀
He's 'In-man' all right!
Ha, very good, I used to love the Des O'Connor show.
That clip is as old as I am! Three legends there on that sofa, all sadly missed. Well, two on, one behind! Kermit's still with us, in the foam, thankfully. Got to be the oldest living frog! 🐸
Does anyone else think it's strange that Kermit doesn't age? He sold his soul 😮!! 😅
They bought yards of that green fabric!
I had no idea this ever happened until now. And i grew up watching are you being served
Fuck me ? Kermit’s thinks its confusing then, faaark, he should see it now!😂😂
Wow I love this one 2024 first time I saw it 😅 ❤
Did "top" mean back then what we know it means today? I know Polari was not as common in the 70s so did 'top' and 'bottom' take on new meaning from the waning of polari at about that time?
John Inman. The closest thing to Paul Lynde. And vice versa.
Great sketch!! 😂👍
They both had experience of hands up them 🤣🤣🤣
John In Man. When names become destiny.
OOoo no you didn't 😂😅